Charter Road is in Newcastle and in Newcastle-Under-Lyme district. ST5 9HJ is located in the Cross Heath electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newcastle-under-Lyme. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Charter Road, Newcastle, ST5 9HJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST5 9GY, ST5 9HH, ST5 9BG, ST5 9HQ, ST5 9GZ, ST5 9BH, ST5 9HS, ST5 9HG, ST5 9BJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST5 9HJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55% | 51.9% | -3.1% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 45% | 48.1% | 3.1% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around ST5 9HJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 50.5% | 43.9% | -6.6% | 37.9% | 6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.6% | 38.6% | 4.0% | 44.2% | -5.6% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 4.7% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 8.1% | 1.7% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 4.7% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.7% | 43.6% | 3.9% | 48.4% | -4.8% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 37.7% | 0.6% | 33.6% | 4.1% |
| Fair health | 14% | 12.6% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 4.2% | -2.4% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.2% | 16.9% | -19.3% | 18.2% | -1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 9.6% | -2.1% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.1% | 13.3% | 3.2% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 6% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20.7% | 18.8% | -1.9% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 9% | 33.6% | 24.6% | 33.8% | -0.2% |
| Other | 10.6% | 1.8% | -8.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 74% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0% | 13.6% | 13.6% | 3.1% | 10.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 3.5% | 0.2% | -3.3% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 2.6% | 0.8% | -1.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 90.8% | 74% | -16.8% | 81.4% | -7.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 74.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.3% | 74.9% | -9.4% | 83.2% | -8.3% |
| European Union | 10% | 8.1% | -1.9% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 1.5% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 12.7% | 12.3% | 5.6% | 7.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.3% | 74.9% | -9.4% | 83.2% | -8.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 11.7% | 10.8% | 9.8% | 1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.7% | 9.5% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 6.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.3% | 2.3% | -6.0% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.7% | 76.7% | -9.0% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 17.9% | 13.5% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.4% | 37.2% | 2.2% |
| Christian | 49.6% | 46.2% | 3.4% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Charter Road was 127.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.9% higher than the Cross Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Charter Road has the 21st highest crime rate of 63 local areas in Cross Heath and the 62nd highest crime rate of 417 local areas in Newcastle-under-Lyme .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 69.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 54.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Navigation Way, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2024-05-13 | £205,026 |
| 38 Navigation Way, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-09-11 | £211,202 |
| 48 Navigation Way, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2022-08-26 | £175,672 |
| 36 Navigation Way, Newcastle, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2017-12-08 | £221,114 |
| 8 Navigation Way, Newcastle, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £158,500 | 2017-08-04 | £241,004 |
ST5 9HJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in ST5 9HJ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 161 |
| Part-Time Employee | 54 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklands Nursery School Oaklands Avenue , Porthill ST5 0EX | 4out of 4 | 2,076 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hempstalls Primary School Collard Avenue , Cross Heath ST5 9LH | 4out of 4 | 658 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Knutton St Marys CofE Academy Church Lane , Knutton ST5 6EB | 3out of 4 | 1,153 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Silverdale Road , ST5 2TA | 3out of 4 | 1,168 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy St Paul's Road Off Orme Road , ST5 2NB | 3out of 4 | 1,549 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| May Bank Infants' School Basford Park Road , May Bank ST5 0PT | 4out of 4 | 1,566 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John Fisher Catholic College Ashfields New Road , ST5 2SJ | 3out of 4 | 711 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Orme Academy Milehouse Lane , ST5 9JU | 2out of 4 | 1,140 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newcastle Academy Gallowstree Lane , The Westlands ST5 2QS | 1out of 4 | 2,356 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterton Community Sports College Castle Street , Chesterton ST5 7LP | 3out of 4 | 2,397 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thistley Hough Academy Thistley Hough , Penkhull ST4 5JJ | 3out of 4 | 3,630 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group Knutton Lane , ST5 2GB | - not rated | 824 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke-on-Trent College Cauldon Campus , Stoke Road ST4 2DG | - not rated | 3,937 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College Leek Road , ST4 2RU | - not rated | 4,637 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merryfields School Hoon Avenue , ST5 9NY | 3out of 4 | 816 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Demetae Academy Linden House , 17a King Street ST5 1JF | - not rated | 1,529 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lyme Brook Independent School 90 King Street , Newcastle Under Lyme ST5 1JB | - not rated | 1,661 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackfriars Academy Priory Road , ST5 2TF | 4out of 4 | 1,682 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cedars - Newcastle, Moorlands and Darwin Bases High Street , Knutton ST5 6BX | 3out of 4 | 1,816 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JANEYS CAFE | Swift House, Liverpool Road | 240 yd | |
| SUBWAY | 219 Liverpool Road | 388 yd | |
| STARBUCKS COFFEE SHOP | Newcastle Under Lyme College, Knutton Lane | 797 yd | |
| THE BUTTY HUT | Brampton Workshops, Unit 13 Croft Road | 858 yd | |
| BEECHWOOD CAFE | May Place | 953 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWCASTLE WORKING MENS CLUB | 2 Derwent Place | 130 yd | |
| THE COTTON MILL | Liverpool Road | 806 yd | |
| THE ALBERT INN | 1 Brindley Street | 923 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PIZZA HUT | Exchange House, Liverpool Road | 307 yd | |
| SPICE AND GRILL | 133 Liverpool Road | 307 yd | |
| CAPRINOS | 131 Liverpool Road | 307 yd | |
| IN N OAT CAFE | 203 Liverpool Road | 317 yd | |
| NEWCASTLE EXPRESS | 207 Liverpool Road | 317 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| WM MORRISONS SUPERMARKETS LIMITED | Morrisons Superstore, Lower Milehouse Lane | 361 yd | |
| SAINSBURY'S | Sainsbury's Superstore, Liverpool Road | 784 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ashfields Track Ashfields New Road | athletics tracks | 523 yd |
| St John Fisher Catholic College ST. JOHN FISHER CATHOLIC COLLEGE ST. JOHN FISHER CATHOLIC COLLEGE ASHFIELDS NEW ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 677 yd |
| Merryfields School MERRYFIELDS SCHOOL MERRYFIELDS SCHOOL HOON AVENUE | swimming pool | 737 yd |
| Newcastle Under Lyme College (Closed) Liverpool Road | grass pitches | 767 yd |
| The Gordon Banks Sports Centre KNUTTON LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 798 yd |
| Lower Milehouse COTSWOLD AVENUE | grass pitches | 877 yd |
| Wolstanton High School WOLSTANTON HIGH SCHOOL WOLSTANTON HIGH SCHOOL MILEHOUSE LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,077 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 4.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 4.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 4.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 42.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 41.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 54.01 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 54.01 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 9.47 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.